WHAT'S ON AT THEATRE ROYAL DRURY LANE, LONDON
What's On at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London
Theatre Royal Drury Lane was first built in 1663. After several fires and demolitions, the current venue opened in 1812 and is a Grade I listed building. Following a renovation in 2013, original features can still be found in the front of house. Known worldwide as an innovative theatre, it has led the way with ambitious staging such as racing chariots, landing helicopters, creating earthquakes and train crashes, sinking and burning ships, and even staging under water fights!
With a seating capacity of around 2000, Theatre Royal Drury Lane is the world’s oldest theatre site in continuous use and also one of the world’s most haunted theatres. In a series of firsts, Drury Lane was where the British public first heard the National Anthem, first heard Rule Brittania, it installed the world’s first safety curtain, and was the first theatre to be gas lit throughout.
Theatre Royal Drury Lane has hosted the BAFTA’S, is home to Michael McIntyre’s Big Show, premiered Netflix’s The Crown, held concerts such as Sondheim’s 85th Birthday Tribute, and has boasted some of the world’s biggest musicals such as Miss Saigon, 42nd Street, and Frozen. It is getting ready to welcome to UK premiere of Disney’s Hercules from June 2025. With musicals, variety, dance, comedy, concerts, you can book tickets online below for Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
Theatre Royal Drury Lane was first built in 1663. After several fires and demolitions, the current venue opened in 1812 and is a Grade I listed building. Following a renovation in 2013, original features can still be found in the front of house. Known worldwide as an innovative theatre, it has led the way with ambitious staging such as racing chariots, landing helicopters, creating earthquakes and train crashes, sinking and burning ships, and even staging under water fights!
With a seating capacity of around 2000, Theatre Royal Drury Lane is the world’s oldest theatre site in continuous use and also one of the world’s most haunted theatres. In a series of firsts, Drury Lane was where the British public first heard the National Anthem, first heard Rule Brittania, it installed the world’s first safety curtain, and was the first theatre to be gas lit throughout.
Theatre Royal Drury Lane has hosted the BAFTA’S, is home to Michael McIntyre’s Big Show, premiered Netflix’s The Crown, held concerts such as Sondheim’s 85th Birthday Tribute, and has boasted some of the world’s biggest musicals such as Miss Saigon, 42nd Street, and Frozen. It is getting ready to welcome to UK premiere of Disney’s Hercules from June 2025. With musicals, variety, dance, comedy, concerts, you can book tickets online below for Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
Most Popular Shows and Events at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London
Disney's Hercules
Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Fri 6 Jun 2025 - Sat 10 Jan 2026
Much Ado About Nothing
Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Tue 25 Mar - Sat 5 Apr 2025
What's On at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London
Much Ado About Nothing
Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London
Tuesday 25 March - Saturday 5 April 2025
Tom Hiddleston is Benedick and Hayley Atwell is Beatrice in Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. Two of their generation's finest actors collaborate with director Jamie Lloyd again in this savagely funny and beautifully tender battle ...The Rest Is Assassinations - From Lincoln to JFK
Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London
Sunday 30 March 2025
Dominic Sandbrook, historian and co-host of The Rest Is History, and Anthony Scaramucci, former White House Communications Director and host of The Rest Is Politics: US, join forces on stage for the first time ever. In this special event, t...Disney's Hercules
Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London
Friday 6 June 2025 - Saturday 10 January 2026
The musical, inspired by the animated film, based on the ancient myth - DISNEY'S HERCULES THE MUSICAL is coming to Theatre Royal Drury Lane in summer 2025! It's what classical civilisation would have wanted. Ancient Greece. A time of gods, ...Anton & Giovanni - Together Again
Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London
Sunday 20 July 2025
The nation's favourite double act, Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice, are Together Again in 2025 with a BRAND NEW SHOW. Anton & Giovanni - Together Again is going to be the smash-hit tour of the summer... More fun, more dance, more song...Gravity - London's Iconic Leading Ladies
Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London
Sunday 31 August 2025
Three legendary voices. One iconic stage. A performance like no other. Kerry Ellis, Louise Dearman, and Rachel Tucker have each soared to extraordinary heights on the West End and Broadway stage, captivating audiences with their powerhou...Q The Music - James Bond Concert Spectacular
Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London
Sunday 12 October 2025
Celebrating 20+ years as the original pioneering Bond concert, known for stirring emotional and adrenaline-fueled performances, mixed with superb musicianship and flair. Indeed, every fan club around the world recognises them as the finest ...Grayson Perry
Theatre
Sunday 7 December 2025
Chelmsford-born Turner Prize-winning acclaimed cross-dressing artist Grayson Perry CBE is as well known for his colourful pottery and tapestries as he is for his books, TV shows and social commentary. Using all these different media, he ...Christmas with Anton du Beke & Friends
Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London
Sunday 14 December 2025
Journey into a festive wonderland and enjoy Christmas with Anton Du Beke! The ballroom king and Strictly Come Dancing judge joins forces with a troupe of extraordinary dancers, along with vocalist Lance Ellington and his dynamic live band, ...How to get to the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London
Theatre Royal Drury Lane Frequently Asked Questions
Catherine Street, London, WC2B 5JF
You can receive 30% off by pre booking at the Intelli Park Car Park on Drury Lane.
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Tube - Covent Garden & Holborn
Bus - Bus routes that operate in the area are 1, 4, 11, 13, 15, 23, 26, 59, 68, 76, 91, 139, 168, 171, 176, 188, 243, 341, 521
Theatre Royal Drury Lane has a seating capacity of approximately 2000.
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Most Popular Shows and Events at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London
Disney's Hercules
Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Fri 6 Jun 2025 - Sat 10 Jan 2026
Much Ado About Nothing
Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Tue 25 Mar - Sat 5 Apr 2025
